If I want to get hot water during a time period for which the timer is not set is there a way I can easily turn on the pump & then turn it off ?
25034
Yes, you may. Just move your settings from timer to "on" position. Remenber this is a small pump, you can't have hot water right away.
25035
Yes, sort of - if you have easy access to the pump...it has three settings: Off, Timer, On. "Timer" and "On" are still based on temperature, so it won't run in the On position unless it needs to.I've actually been putting some home automation devices in my house from Smarthome, particularly Insteon. You could theoretically have an Insteon motion sensor detect occupancy and have it trigger an Insteon receptacle (for example) to turn On. There are also Insteon plug-in components if you don't want an electrician to do the work. You can get those items from Smarthome.com. Yes, sort of - if you have easy access to the pump...it has three settings: Off, Timer, On. "Timer" and "On" are still based on temperature, so it won't run in the On position unless it needs to.I've actually been putting some home automation devices in my house from Smarthome, particularly Insteon. You could theoretically have an Insteon motion sensor detect occupancy and have it trigger an Insteon receptacle (for example) to turn On. There are also Insteon plug-in components if you don't want an electrician to do the work. You can get those items from... » Read More Yes, sort of - if you have easy access to the pump...it has three settings: Off, Timer, On. "Timer" and "On" are still based on temperature, so it won't run in the On position unless it needs to.I've actually been putting some home automation devices in my house from Smarthome, particularly Insteon. You could theoretically have an Insteon motion sensor detect occupancy and have it trigger an Insteon receptacle (for example) to turn On. There are also Insteon plug-in components if you don't want an electrician to do the work. You can get those items from Smarthome.com. « Show Less
25036
I really don't have the answer to this. We always have hot water but I don't think we use the timer. Have you researched Laing's internet site?
25037
I have never tried it, but the switch has on (no timer), timed and off. I usually just let the water run until it's hot enough.
25038
You can just let the water run and you will get hot water just as if the pump is not there. Also, you can turn on the pump with the built in switch. Mine is in a location such that it is not easy to get to. If we are going to be away for a week or more I will make the effort to shut the pump off.
25039
Yes. There is a switch which you can turn on manually. You may not get instant hot water when you turn it on. You need to leave it running for a couple of minutes.
25040
Easily? Depends how limber you are! For me I would have to get down on my hands/knees, open the vanity, reach all the way to the wall (that's where its mounted at by the hot/cold water supply and flick the switch. For me, we leave it on all the time. Who cares? You can't hear it run, it uses virtually no power. I also have installed it at some rental properties because some tenants were complaining that it takes a few minutes to get hot water. PROBLEM SOLVED>>>>> Remember to place the pump at the furthest point away from the h/w heater. The hardest part for me was I had to hire an electrician to install an ac GFI outlet below the vanity. Me and electricity is NO BUENO.. Good luck. DB Easily? Depends how limber you are! For me I would have to get down on my hands/knees, open the vanity, reach all the way to the wall (that's where its mounted at by the hot/cold water supply and flick the switch. For me, we leave it on all the time. Who cares? You can't hear it run, it uses virtually no power. I also have installed it at some rental properties because some tenants were complaining that it takes a few minutes to get hot water. PROBLEM SOLVED>>>>> Remember to place the pump at the furthest point away from the h/w heater. The hardest part for me was I had to... » Read More Easily? Depends how limber you are! For me I would have to get down on my hands/knees, open the vanity, reach all the way to the wall (that's where its mounted at by the hot/cold water supply and flick the switch. For me, we leave it on all the time. Who cares? You can't hear it run, it uses virtually no power. I also have installed it at some rental properties because some tenants were complaining that it takes a few minutes to get hot water. PROBLEM SOLVED>>>>> Remember to place the pump at the furthest point away from the h/w heater. The hardest part for me was I had to hire an electrician to install an ac GFI outlet below the vanity. Me and electricity is NO BUENO.. Good luck. DB « Show Less
25041
"Easy" is a relative term. The answer to your question is yes, you can "Manually" turn the pump on, but that will not give you instant hot water it will depend on how long the pump has been inactivate. But yes you can manually operate the pump.
25042
If you are handy you can set the unit to on all the time and run the power through a electronic timer like a light timer, which you can run wires and switches from each POU so it will work from any faucet in your house. Set the timer for 5 minuets or whatever you want and push button and let it run until your hot water has circulated. Wire and timer should only be minimal in price and make sure it's run off a GFCI.
25043
The best way to do that is to keep the pump in the on position plug it into an outlet that is on a switch so then you can just turn the switch on to activate the pump
1891087
My auto circ recirculation pump is without the timer and I wish I had gotten it with a timer. The difference is that you can program it to shut down during evening hours or any time you want without wasting electricity. My pump operates 24/7.
574888
Not that I know brad, u can only set a timer for it to turn off in.between 1-8hrs,
1279673
There is no switch on the pump. You would either need a switch to the outlet it's plugged in on or to unplug it when you don't want it running.
79544
The timer on the pump does not perform an on/off function (there is only a manual on/off button). The controls on the pump only control desired rpm and runtime for 3 easily programmable buttons. Once the pump starts it goes to program1 rpm and runs for the specified time, switches to program2 rpm and time then switches to program3 rpm...and stays indefinitely until there is a manual stop or power interruption (timer, etc). An external timer must be used to perform scheduled run times. I do not have a cover and keep my pool open year round. I recently had a motor failure on my 1.5 superpump and decided to upgrade to the VS once I ran the simple math and convinced myself of the payback period. I have my pump controlled by an intermatic pf1102t (note: previously had no timer). Now I only run the pump in winter below freezing temp, and at min flow...before I was forced to run a 1.5 pump. I'm extremely satisfied with the new setup and enjoy saving $$$. Do the math, buy a VS...and definitely keep your timer.
923279
No. You can turn on and off as you please. The timer is just an added option.
1236194
You could start it using an electric timer but you can't shut it off with the timer because of the cool down cycle that it has to go through.
72558
You need to look at the various pumps offered. I guffed the first purchase and got one without a shutoff. I sold it to a friend and got another which specific addy showed a round bulb that is tethered to the pump and floats according to the water level it will turn on or off. The picture will tell all. This app read NOT to have a shutoff.
1638584
you can but it takes forever to have the hot water. I haven't tried this pump without the sensor but I believe that the key to have instant water is the sensor. I like to know too.
658260
No timer that I know of... You put water in and it gets hot within a few minutes, stays hot until it's all used. If it's empty, it idles until you fill it up again but I usually unplug it if I won't be home for a while.
1520504
No, this is a strictly mechanical switch, you need to manually reset timer after power failure. I have been using this combination of timer and electric water heater for close to 30 years and believe it is even superior to the current fad of "on-demand" heaters.
256726
You can by a similar pump different brand, that has a automatic shutoff. Same exact type of pump for a few dollars more. They also sell it on amazon. It is the Tetra pump, purple in color.
125219
I use a timer since I don't want to water continuously. If you prefer, you could manually turn it off and on. With the ability to have a small amount of drip hose, you could leave it on and check at first to see if it was overwatering.
335229
I have never use thise machin with no sorts of timer. Have no problem at all about pump getting hot . This clone king is working perfectly fine to mi.
234008
I believe so. The pump is a little annoying. You don't have to have the pump on. I accidentally turn the pump off because of it's location, so that is a little annoying also. However, it is the only iron I have found that you have to option to override the auto shutoff.
1268892
There is a bypass switch on the unit, so you can turn off the timer function without having to change the settings. Then you can turn the lamp on and off using the lamp's switch.
454125
Cycle the on-off switch. The unit has a built in run-time limiter. Or you could be off on high limit. Is the hot water supply VERY hot? If so could be high limit.